Sanding bed
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Mountain Pass
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From: Tornado USA
Sanding bed
I'm sanding the bed on my 69 F100, and someone has filled up the body line seam with bondo. Any good ideas how to get that out? I've tried a sand blaster (small one on 100 lbs. pressure) and a DA sander (80 grit) with little success. I guess I'll try a grinder next to get the bulk of it. Paint stripper makes too much of a mess.
Also, any tips on sanding the inside of the holes at each corner (where you can put a rack).
Thanks.
Also, any tips on sanding the inside of the holes at each corner (where you can put a rack).
Thanks.
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Joined: May 2002
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From: Northwest Fl
Sanding bed
I have heard that heating the bondo with a propane torch or heat gun will soften the bondo enough that it can be dug out. I have never had the oppertunity to try it. Be careful you don't get so much heat that you warp the sheet metal.
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From: Willamette Valley Oregon
Sanding bed
Originally posted by HillbillyHellcat
Try using a paint stripping wheel made of that rough plastic stuff - I stripped an entire car this way. Be sure to wear a mask when grinding away filler as it makes a lot of dust.
Try using a paint stripping wheel made of that rough plastic stuff - I stripped an entire car this way. Be sure to wear a mask when grinding away filler as it makes a lot of dust.
